Cultural Preservation

There are many ancient and diverse cultures in the region. These cultures have rich traditions of the arts, architecture, agriculture, religion, language, music, sports, and other traditional skills.

1. Performing arts competitions are held with cash prizes for all who perform and food for all who attend.
2. We encourage traditional handicrafts and purchase these products from the villages to ensure it is economically feasible to continue the production of these products.
3. Many of the "green" products purchased in developed countries are only "green" in name and cost. The products produced in the traditional manner are 100% environmentally friendly.
4. Some of the products still produced but quickly disappearing in the region include pottery; traditional paintings; textiles (case blankets); zari; silk and cotton embroidery; block printing; tools, utensils, and hardware from raw iron; boats; rope; horse, bullock, and camel carts; stone carving; wood carving; brass sculptures; book binding; leaf plates; and bowls.